Top Posts Nozawa Onsen Top Posts of the season A little flashback into the season just gone. These are some of the most popular photos from this Winter. Thanks everyone for checking in daily on the reports and hope they gave you some needed inspiration. Top Posts Nozawa Onsen A little wrap up of the season Season started on the 13th of December and Finished on May 7th – Total 145 Days Peak Base hit 335cm on the 22nd of February 2023 ( Last season we hit 475cm!) Total accumulated snowfall at the bottom of Nozawa was 829cm – more up top Biggest recorded Dump 25th of January when we had 70cm overnight and it kept going Overseas Guests flocked […]
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Nozawa Skiing in April
Nozawa Skiing in April Good morning Nozawa Onsen! Today is a great day to grab your skis and snowboards and head up to the top of the mountain. It is now April but there is still plenty of snow coverage on top of the mountain with lots of fun to be had! Accomodation options and ski equipment hire is still available in Nozawa Onsen. Check out this recent short clip of everyone basking in the spring snow; https://www.facebook.com/nozawaonsenjapan/videos/ Today is expected to have cloud coverage along with beautiful spring sunshine. TODAY: Temperature at the top; Yamabiko 6 degrees New snow since yesterday; 0cm Base at the top; 140cm Snow conditions; There is still a good amount of snow cover on […]
Live Gigs Nozawa Onsen
Live Gigs Nozawa Onsen More March Sunshine today in Nozawa Beautiful spring morning here with the sun rising over the mountains and beautiful clear skies. Temps sitting at about 5 degrees but think will be a warm one ahead under this bright sun. Yesterday cloud cover most of the afternoon kept the slopes nice and fast up the top and the place to be was in the natural half pipes up at Yamabiko. This time of year that area really comes into its own and carving under the birch trees is all day fun. Lots of live Music and events on around town these days as the locals come out and everyone has more time to indulge. The ever popular […]
WHEN TO START SKIING/SNOWBOARDING
WHEN TO START SKIING/SNOWBOARDING There never really is the perfect time to start your kids on either skis or a board. You may start them at seven years old and they absolutely shred the second they touch the snow. Or you might start them at three years old and they throw a tantrum for the next 10 years every time they’re at the snow. Kids are unpredictable, and the snow is the perfect environment for them to showcase this. The snow can be a cold and uncomfortable place if you don’t have the right gear. The boots may be a little too tight and there could be a mystery hole in the jacket letting in all that chilling air. The skis […]
LAST MINUTE HOLIDAY NOZAWA
LAST MINUTE HOLIDAY NOZAWA The powder has arrived, one of the biggest dumps of the Season for Nozawa! It’s here in all it’s glory, after yesterdays tease of light snow showers all day, the snow gods have given us a massive dump, including yesterdays snow we are nearing the “Magic Meter”. Since last chair yesterday the snow flakes got bigger and heavier. With 60cm of fresh snow overnight, not bad for late February. Giving us a new base snow depth of 315cm! Hope you packed the snorkel! If all this snow is looking a little too tempting then It’s still not too late to book a stay with us over here in Nozawa. March still offers plenty of snow and […]
Another Dump Nozawa Onsen
Another Dump Nozawa Onsen Another day another amazing dump of fresh snow in Nozawa. The powder tap has turned on and seems to be flowing hard. Late yesterday afternoon, the snowfalls began to ease and I suspected we’d get another big overnight dump as forecast. At about 8.30pm last night, the telltale signs were there as the first flakes began wafting past the village light posts. Overnight, we had thick heavy flakes falling down here in the village. Early this morning, it looks like the skies are clearing for a perfect bluebird day ahead. A rinse and repeat of yesterday? The overnight figures certainly suggests so; Yamabiko 20cm, Uenotaira 33cm. How many best days of the season can we have […]
50cm Snow Overnight Nozawa
50cm Snow Overnight Nozawa Suki ni ikimashyo! Let’s go skiing! Last night, 50cm of fresh snow fell up top on Yamabiko we were only expecting 30cm so was a real bonus to get 50cm. The base now at 260cm so grade to get over that 2.5 meter mark. It even snowed briefly in Tokyo yesterday and the mercury is dropping below zero Celsius across the country. It’s a strong winter pressure pattern bringing in this influx of cold air and we are not complaining here at Nozawa Onsen! It’s some of the lowest temperatures Japan has seen as a country in a decade. TODAY: Temperature at the top; -10 degrees on Yamabiko and -12 degrees on Uenotaira! New snow since […]
Snow week coming Nozawa
Snow week coming Nozawa One of my favourite things about skiing at Nozawa Onsen, is seeing all the pups and dogs racing across the ski field. Siberian Huskies, Shiba, labradors and retrievers. Every day, I spot at least five furry friends running about in the snow. It’s simply adorable. Even more so if the dog is wearing ski goggles, little booties or a warm coat! Of all the places I’ve skied, I’ve never seen so many dogs! If you or your family member would like to pat the dog, you can ask via the phrase below! It’s always good to introduce yourself to the owner as well! Anata no inu ni sawattemo iidesuka? さわっても いいですか？ This week is looking to […]
Book Nozawa 2024 Holiday
Book Nozawa 2024 Holiday A Very Happy Sunny New Year from Nozawa Onsen 2023年1月1日あけましておめでとうございます 今シーズンもよろしくお願いします Hope everyone had a great night and you are looking forward to 2023. Was a big turn out for the Countdown and Fireworks and a beautiful evening at the local shrine too. Feels a bit slow around the Village this morning but plenty of action up on the hill with New Years revellers soaking up some gorgeous 2023 Sun Shine. Just a dusting for the top overnight but enough to freshen things up and make it look picture perfect for the first day of the year. Dust yourself off and get up there. TODAY: Temperature at the top; -5 degrees early but warming up with […]
Boxing Day Nozawa Japan
Boxing Day Nozawa Japan Half a Meter of Snow overnight for Nozawa Boom and just like that the whole scene can change in Nozawa. The snow tap has been turned firmly on the last few days and a Christmas gift of 50cm last night adding to the cheer. Scenery around town is like the Nozawa Winter we know so well, with cars and paths quickly disappearing. Up on the slopes will be magic today with all this fresh snow and should be reasonably quiet being a week day before the New Years break. TODAY: Temperature at the top; -6 degrees New snow since yesterday; a Fabulous 50cm! More than a Magic Foot! Base at the top; 90cm Snow conditions; […]